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Unearthed: Burial artefacts from Singapore’s Bukit Brown Cemetery find new life

Chinese funerary artefacts from the cemetery were unearthed from about 4,000 early Chinese graves. These graves made up about 5 percent of the site’s estimated 100,000 graves,…

  • Published: December 4, 202510:50 am
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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Young Pakistanis turn to dating apps to bypass arranged marriages but cultural impact remains uncertain

Despite some versions of various matchmaking and dating platforms having been available in the country for nearly a decade, the topic is not openly discussed.

  • Published: December 4, 20259:52 am
  • Author Anmol Irfan
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Exploring birth and motherhood from folk traditions to contemporary art in Seoul

Birth takes center stage at the National Folk Museum of Korea and the European gallery in White Cube in Seoul, embodying these ideas in different thought-provoking ways.

  • Published: December 3, 202511:57 am
  • Author Park Yuna
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Chinese bronzewares still shine bright

A collaboration between two famed museums brings ancient vessels and their symbolism into the modern age.

  • Published: December 3, 202511:53 am
  • Author Zhang Kun
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From ‘soft no’s to hidden anger: Why Koreans communicate indirectly

In Korea’s group-oriented, hierarchical culture, confrontations are avoided, which often leads people to express negative feelings indirectly, turning frustration into…

  • Published: December 3, 202510:59 am
  • Author Shin Ji-hye
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Sex scenes in K-dramas: Why are they so restrained?

Limits on intimate scenes arise from cultural norms, regulatory history, and expectations that K-dramas stay family-friendly, experts say.

  • Published: December 2, 20258:45 am
  • Author Lee Yoon-seo
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A celebration of South Asian heritage and a renewed commitment to social impact

The region can be referred to as a cluster of food nations that are consistently ranking among the best in the world for their culinary traditions.

  • Published: December 2, 20257:53 am
  • Author The Daily Star
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Philippine central bank unveils ASEAN 2026, festivals commemorative coins

These celebrate the Philippines’ rich cultural heritage, as well as raise public awareness and foster greater interest in the country’s role as ASEAN Summit chair in 2026.

  • Published: December 1, 20258:45 am
  • Author Ian Nicolas P. Cigaral
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Gold prices and the hidden economy of Bangladeshi weddings

Behind the glitter of bridal jewellery lies an invisible economy, one that thrives on social pressure, consumerism, and gender inequality.

  • Published: November 27, 202510:52 am
  • Author Jobeda Akter Rini
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Identity, unity and pride: Everything in a K-pop light stick

K-pop artists each have their own "bong" -- the Korean word for stick -- and it's more than a gleaming accessory. Light sticks reflect a group's official fandom color, logo,…

  • Published: November 27, 202510:51 am
  • Author Park Jun-hee

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